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DCW Monthly: January 2026
We start 2026 with a focus on how courts, technology, and compliance realities are testing frameworks that were largely built
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DCW Updates
Almond Ailments: Seller Finds Jurisdiction a Tough Nut to Crack
Does an NY court have jurisdiction over an Indian collecting bank that is alleged to have violated the URC 522 for neither collecting and remitting funds to pay for shipments?
DCW Updates
ICC Initiates Proposal on API Industry Standards for Guarantees & Standbys
On 5 June 2023, the ICC Banking Commission released the findings and proposals of its working group concerning API Industry
DCW Litigation Digest
Heytex Bramsche GMBH v. Unity Trade Capital Ltd. [2022]
Vessel Owner appealed summary judgment granted to unreimbursed Issuer that alleged misdelivery. -- footnote 4 link to other case?
DCW Conference Report
2023 ICC Banking Commission Annual Meeting: Executive Summary
The ICC Banking Commission held its 2023 Annual Meeting as a virtual event conducted via the Zoom online platform. An ICC Official Opinion session attracting more than 200 participants took place on 18 April, followed by a Plenary session on 19 April.
DCW Feature
Originality of Paper and Electronic Documents (Part 3)
Pavel Andrle's exploration of the originality of paper and electronic documents - Part 3 of an article series.
DCW Articles
One Way eUCP’s Aim to Facilitate Electronic Presentation Can Be Advanced
Despite advancements, eUCP has limited use, especially in China. The article discusses the challenges of electronic presentation and underscores the importance of recognizing electronic records on par with paper documents in LC transactions.
DCW Updates
Iran, Russia Agree on SWIFT Substitute
With Iranian banks and some Russian banks unable to use SWIFT, the central banks of the two countries signed an
DCW Litigation Digest
Project Stewart, LLC v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. [2022]
Beneficiary sued Issuer for Wrongful Dishonor.
DCW Feature
Modifications and Exclusions of URDG758 Articles in Demand Guarantees
The provisions of URDG can be modified, overridden, or excluded by inserting suitable replacement wording in the text of the guarantee.
DCW Updates
No Obstacle to Importing Food from Russia, Says Bangladesh Official
Two dozen unnamed international banks have agreed to confirm LCs supporting grain imports from Russia, according to a 25 Aug
DCW Updates
EU Sanctions Sberbank
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, was designated by the European Union in its seventh package of sanctions against Russian persons